Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo met his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, to discuss drawing on Italy’s experience to develop Albania’s Security Academy, finalising bilateral security agreements and securing automatic recognition in Italy of birth certificates issued through e-Albania.
The ministers paid particular attention to the future of the Security Academy and how Italy’s experience could inform the academy’s structure and the professional training of police officers. Cooperation with Italian counterpart institutions is aimed at improving curricula, strengthening practical training and sharing expertise. The ministers also discussed the annual training programme, which is designed to equip officers with the skills they need to investigate and prevent crime and serve the public.
The two ministers also discussed security agreements that are in the final stages of preparation and are due to be signed by both countries. The agreements aim to deepen cooperation between Albania and Italy and improve coordination between their security agencies.
Demo also raised the issue of Italian authorities automatically recognising birth certificates issued by Albania’s civil registry in the format in which they are downloaded and printed from e-Albania.
The talks also covered closer police cooperation through real-time information sharing, the expansion of joint investigation teams and closer coordination to identify and apprehend wanted individuals. These measures aim to help authorities respond more quickly and tackle criminal activity more effectively in both countries.
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